SUSHI CAFE
7550 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Winter Park FL 32792
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022003366 | Oct 28, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in make table at cook line. Operator moved chicken
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris at sushi station. Operator cleaned during inspection
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer and white chest freezer at prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with debris in Small oven at sushi station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside flour and sugar container at dry storage Plastic bowl inside white sauce and soy sauce in walk in cooler Operator discarded
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle and reach in cooler at cook line
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line at sushi station shelves
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with grease under fryers and griddle
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice white chest freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple Containers with Spices at cook line
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach in coolers
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm chlorine. Operator replaced with new solution 100ppm chlorine
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef at cook line reach in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cutting board
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form, all employees signed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at 3 compartment sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli containers inside white sauce and rice
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup food debris on handles at cook line reach in cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at reach in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 75F at cook line. Operator Removed water
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At sushi station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave with food debris
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over miso paste and soy sauce in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sani bucket at more the 400ppm. Operator added water recheck 100ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler
Light not functioning. In prep area station and hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup grease in hoods and around fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in sushi station with debris accumulation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of Nori seaweed containers for food prep.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200 ppm. rechecked 100
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pitcher with water in hand sink located at sushi bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna kept in sushi bar thawed in bag and no cut made to bag.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel kept in cutting board located on make table in cook line
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at wait station no paper towel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top has grease build up Metal wall behind stove and fryers on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna in packaging with instructions to remove before thawing at front counter
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on cooks line
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sushi bar and cooks line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.